Abstract

Having evolved in accordance with the political culture of participation since the 19th century, the top public representatives in the local Swiss Protestant majority churches are lay volunteers and not the pastors as in Germany. The article explains the backgrounds, chances and challenges of this form of congregational leadership.

Abstract

Having evolved in accordance with the political culture of participation since the 19th century, the top public representatives in the local Swiss Protestant majority churches are lay volunteers and not the pastors as in Germany. The article explains the backgrounds, chances and challenges of this form of congregational leadership.

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